Daily Archives: January 10, 2019

FedEx said it’s seeking to hire 500 permanent, part-time workers – unchanged from the most recent public hiring event on Dec. 8.

The job fair will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2874 Business Park Drive, Building D, off Democrat Road near the hub. About 11,000 people work at the hub on the north side of Memphis International Airport.

Hourly pay starts at $13, with at least 17.5 hours a week guaranteed. FedEx touts an array of benefits including medical coverage starting at $6 a month, two dedicated medical health centers in Memphis and a tuition-free bachelor’s degree program at the University of Memphis.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and capable of lifting 75 pounds. There are no minimum education requirements, but applicants must be U.S. residents for at least five years and able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

· Must be flexible with respect to scheduling and willing to work extended hours, varying shifts (including nights, weekends and holidays, sometimes on short notice) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when required